Health & Environment

Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and arrested a suspect in Luang Prabang as part of an ongoing crackdown on wildlife trafficking. On 30 June, the Lao Wildlife Enforcement Network searched a property in Sangkhalok village, Luang Prabang, on suspicion of illegally trading...

China-Laos Low-Carbon Project Expected to Cut Emissions by More Than 1,200 Tons Annually

The Vientiane-Saysettha Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than...

First Floods Hit Northern Laos After Heavy Rains

Heavy rain triggered the first reported floods of Laos' 2026 rainy season, sending floodwaters...

Laos Releases Dengue-Blocking Mosquitoes in Savannakhet

On 9 June, Savannakhet Province launched its first bacteria-enhanced mosquito release program, becoming the...

Xaysomboun Authorities Bust Illegal Gold Mining Operation

On 8 June, authorities in Xaysomboun Province shut down an illegal gold mining operation,...

Laos to Plant Trees on Over 36,000 Hectares of Land This Year

The government of Laos has set an ambitious goal of planting trees on over 36,000 hectares of land this year for environmental conservation and...

Vientiane Capital Increases Red Zones as Laos Confirms New Covid Cases

The number of red zones in Vientiane Capital has now increased to 34 villages as the country announces 19 new cases of Covid-19. Dr. Sisavath...

Vientiane Capital Sees Rise in Untraceable Covid-19 Infections

Laos has confirmed 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,782. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the daily announcement by...

Deputy Mayor Clarifies Covid-19 Lockdown Measures for Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed 12 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,763. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement by...

Vietnamese Community Confident in Laos Covid Response

The Vietnamese Community in Laos and China have expressed their confidence in authorities' policies for containment of Covid-19. VnExpress reports that Vietnamese people in both...

Vientiane Residents Lodge Complaint About Harmful Wastewater

Residents of Nonghai Village in Vientiane Capital have complained that wastewater from nearby factories may be harming their health. According to a report by KPL...